Does "Empadronamiento" sound like a word you'll never be able to pronounce, much less understand how it impacts your child's school choices in Spain? Worry not, we're going to explain it all here. 

Picking up from where we left off in Part 1: The Visa -

Once we had our v...

Getting your child registered for school outside of your home country can be a confusing and stressful process. But it's worth it! Here's what we learned in the process. Picking up from Part 2, the Empadronamiento: 

In Barcelona, the school system is a little different...

Having lived in Barcelona for a while, we’ve done most of the major touristy stuff in town. There are wonderful things in this city that are absolutely can’t-miss experiences. But if you’re planning a short visit, you better believe you’re gonna be overwhelmed with all...

You don't have to board a plane to exotic places to start traveling. You can start exploring, right at home! That's why we asked our awesome listeners on Patreon why people should visit their hometown, and what they should do! 

Listen to their suggestions in the clip ab...

If you’re thinking about moving to Spain from the US, chances are you feel more than a little overwhelmed, and completely uncertain of everything you need. You’ll need a visa, sure, but then there’s a NIE? Or do you need a DNI? And we haven’t even gotten to what you’re...

Girona, Spain was one of the first trips we took outside Barcelona after we moved abroad. We had three reasons for going: 

1. Girona is one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Spain.

2. A high speed train runs from Barcelona to Girona. Our son is obsessed with fast...

The best ideas for kids activities in Barcelona, when you're on a budget. Get off the beaten path and save a euro or two!

When you decide to pack up your comfortable life in your home country, and move your family to a foreign country, the reasons might seem obvious to some, and incomprehensible to others. Either way, when you actually do it, you'll find yourself answering one question ag...